David Schacht

It is about time for me to trade my E46 M3. I've had it for north of five years, it has 94k on the clock and I am ready for a change. I drive about 25 miles one way to work, mix of interstate and city streets, but not many stops to contend with. My next car will likely be kept for five to six years and will be driven roughly 15k per year. I spend enough time in the car that it is important to get a DD that I enjoy. The M3 has been bullet proof and perfect for commuting.

What ever I purchase will be pre-owned low miles. Any reasons why I shouldn't consider a Cayman S?

gomarlins3

I use to use a Cayman S as a DD. Although the ride can be a bit still, I enjoyed it. Plenty of storage and did well in the rain. Had a set of snow tires for it and they did excellent. never really drove it whenthe snow was really deep though. I have a truck for that.

66mustang

Go for it, I DD a 2005 Boxster.

Marine Blue

I agree, as long as you don't need rear seats a Cayman would be a perfect DD.

David Schacht

Any reliability concerns in driving one for 100k?

stevecolletti

Cayman R is my current DD, after putting 130K miles on my 2001 Boxster S.
No problems with either as DD.

BostonDuce

You were one of the extremely lucky ones to have experienced a bullet proof E46 M3.

After a SMG relay (tow), abs sensor (tow), constant threat of the VANOS grenade, brain surgery valve adjustments, and multiple checks for cracks of the rear unibody, I said goodbye after only 20K miles.

If my lawyers would let me, I would personally guarantee that your Cayman S experience will be DDlicious-especially with the second gen.

BD

David Schacht

Thanks for the input guys. The search is on...

Goon

Same here including Chicago winter daily with Blizzak WS60 tires and removable hardtop. I've had 2 seat sports cars as my 1 and only vehicle daily for many years.

mitch48

Mine is my DD, '06 CS with 69,000 miles on it now. Totally reliable. If you don't need a back seat I say go for it.

David Schacht

I made an offer on an 06 Cayman S this morning. Black / Black, 6spd, Bi-Xenon, heated seats, Bose, Sport Chrono. Someone forgot to use it, only 5200 miles on it.

Zeus993

Good luck! I am considering one as well...

Marine Blue

Good luck Dave.

Make sure you get a PPI before finalizing the sale.

David Schacht

I am a proud new owner! I didn't do a full PPI, but got the DME print-out and all maintenance records. This car is as close to new as one could expect. Here is a link to the car.

http://boardwalkaudi.com/Dallas-Plan...k-Car/7405372/

Dr.Bill

Don't do it! You will be ruined for life. After driving a Cayman, nothing else will seem exciting. You have been warned.

Congrats on the new ride - looks like a nice one.